Faculty + Librarians

From: Kelly Hannah-Moffat, Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity Date: February 16, 2017 Re: Update on CUPE 3902 Unit 5 (Postdocs) Negotiations (PDAD&C #61) The University and CUPE Local 3902 Unit 5 have been in negotiations for a renewal collective agreement since November 2016. CUPE 3902 Unit 5 represents only those postdocs who are paid exclusively […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Donald Ainslie, Principal, University College and Chair, Sesquicentennial Steering Committee Date: February 15, 2017 Re: C150 Steering Committee Updates – Event Calendar; Call for Proposals; Event Materials; Website Content Now that Canada’s sesquicentennial year is upon us, the University is joining in celebrations of this important milestone. But it […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: February 3, 2017 Re: Call for Nominations – Interim Dean, Dalla Lana School of Public Health (PDAD&C #60) As noted in PDAD&C #57, Professor Howard Hu will complete his term as Dean of the Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH) at the University of Toronto on June 30, 2017. […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Kelly Hannah-Moffat, Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity Date: February 3, 2017 Re: US Travel Restrictions (PDAD&C #59) This has undoubtedly been a very difficult week for our university community. As expressed by President Gertler in his statement on the shooting in Québec City, our heartfelt condolences go out to the […]

From: Meric Gertler, President Date: February 1, 2017 Re: Announcing the Committee on the Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainability (PDAD&C #58) The University of Toronto community responded with enthusiasm to our recent Call for Nominations – Committee on the Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainability. The creation of this Committee was one of the key recommendations in the […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: January 31, 2017 Re: Dean of the Dalla Lana School of Public Health (PDAD&C #57) I regret to announce that Professor Howard Hu, Dean of the Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH), has decided not to seek reappointment for a second term as Dean. A search committee […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: January 26, 2017 Re: Reappointment of Professor Cristina Amon as Dean, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering (PDAD&C #55) I am pleased to announce that the Agenda Committee of Academic Board has approved of the appointment of Professor Cristina Amon for a third term as Dean of the […]

From: Locke Rowe, Vice-Provost, Graduate Research & Education and Dean, School of Graduate Studies Date: January 24, 2017 Re: Now Available – New Resources for International Graduate Students (PDAD&C #54) The School of Graduate Studies is pleased to announce the launch of two resources developed to support international students before and after their transition to […]

From: Sioban Nelson, Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life Date: January 19, 2017 Re: 2016-17 Immigration Considerations for International Visitors & Faculty (PDAD&C #53) At this time of year, when you are planning for faculty hiring and summer visitors and trainees, please remember that it is important to issue the appropriate invitation to international visitors, even those who […]

From: Professor Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research & Innovation Date: January 18, 2017 Re: Call for Nominations – Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Impact Awards 2017 The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has released its call for nominations for the 2017 Impact Awards. I encourage you to share this information widely and consider […]